Which rim?

[deanbmx]

After having my boardman stolen it has given me a new enthusiasm....I'm currently looking at getting another boardman but this time a team carbon off a friend, its a 2010 model with ritchey wheelset.

I upgraded the wheels on my comp and it made a huge difference so I'm thinking of doing the same again, however having the wheels built as opposed to off the shelf.

I'm looking at hope pro 3 hubs (28h rear, not sure on front yet) but need a decent rim. Looking at approx £50-70 a rim.

 

[YahudaMoon]

Depends on what you want to use em for ? Mavic Open Pro have been the fave / most popular over the years. Strong/light/ n fast with a quality finish. Not the best wearing rim though one of the best performing for the money. Prefer 32 spokes myself.

 

[Paul.G.]

+ 1 for Open Pro, yes I agree they do wear quickly (as I found this weekend when cleaning the bike) but they have been on the bike three years and have covered plenty of all year round miles.

 

[martint235]

Yep I've run open pros for over a year in all weather. Still going strong. Must admit I have a 36 spoke rear and 32 spoke front.

 

[PpPete]

If I was going up to £70/rim it would be DT Swiss RR465
Right now I'm running Ambrosio Excellence on my Hope Pro 3, having become a little disenchanted with the rapid wear on Open Pros. Early impressions are very positive, but they are only available in 32H & 36H
Ambrosio Excellight and IRD Cadence are worth looking at too.